Dr. Christina Reese is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of specialized experience in attachment-based trauma treatment. Licensed in Maryland, Maine, and Pennsylvania, she serves as a clinical supervisor helping therapists develop expertise in complex trauma and attachment disorders.
Dr. Reese earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from George Washington University and her Master's degree in Community Counseling from McDaniel College. Her doctoral research, "A Qualitative Study of Gang Desistance in Former Gang Members," explores the intersection of trauma, attachment, and behavioral change.
As a TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Practitioner, Dr. Reese integrates cutting-edge attachment science with trauma-informed clinical practice. She has authored six influential books including:
- "Attachment"
- "The Attachment Connection"
- "Trauma and Attachment"
- "The Socially Confident Teen"
- "Leveling Up"
- "Puzzle Pieces"
Dr. Reese's clinical work focuses on providing practical, implementable strategies for repairing attachment disruptions, supporting emotion regulation, and treating attachment-related mental health disorders in children and families. Her approach combines foundational attachment theory (Bowlby, Ainsworth, Harlow) with contemporary neuroscience and evidence-based interventions that clinicians can immediately apply in practice.